Supermarket operator Saker ShopRites boasts a footprint that includes nearly 40 ShopRite stores in Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer and Somerset counties, as well as Dearborn Market in Holmdel, 39 pharmacies, two liquor stores, four commissary kitchens and a transit dock facility that supports its local stores. The Saker family has been operating grocery stores since 1916 when Richard Saker’s great-grandfather opened a “mom and pop” shop in Freehold. Richard’s father Joseph joined Wakefern in 1947, a few months after it was established, and was an active member of the cooperative. Today, Richard and family, including brothers Tom and Joe and Richard’s son Rick, strive to create a top-notch shopping experience for all customers. Saker ShopRites also gives back to local communities through a variety of fundraising efforts, including participation in the Check Out Hunger program and support of area food banks. Additionally, the company played a key role in establishing Joan Dancy and Pals, an organization that offers support for those suffering from ALS. With the help of Saker ShopRites associates, the company has raised more than $1 million for the organization.